transistor sockets in UK for rangemaster build?

[bobster]

hi guys - can anyone tell me where i can get these in the UK? i have tried maplins and rs but cant see them on their website [ maybe im missing something ! ]
many thanks - rob

[alteredsounds]

I get the better (more expensive) sockets that i use in more important builds from Banzai in Germany but usually I just get IC  sockets that i cut down to size.  Dirt cheap and easy to get from anywhere, even Maplin's I'm sure.

Cheers,
Nick,

[alteredsounds]

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=dil%20socket&menu=0&WorldSearch=Y&doy=12m2&ShowPics=true&Stock=28&MinPrice=0&MaxPrice=9999&SD=true

[spudulike]

How many you need ?

[bobster]

hi guys
thanks for replies....
i have a few ic sockets which i forgot about- i'll cut them to size and use them for the builds as i only need 3 sockets in total
cheers - bob

[slacker]

I use these sockets
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=dc17t&doy=13m2&source=15

you can just snap off how ever many you need.

[vanessa]

I really like to use dip IC sockets and cut those down to size. The sockets with the round holes don't seem to hold thin wired transistors in so well. The dip IC sockets have those little clips to hold (IC's) wires in place and work great if you want to try all sorts of transistors in there.